Universal Orlando Movies and TV Shows and the Rides They Inspired

Movies that inspired rides at Universal Orlando: Harry Potter

Harry Potter Movies

Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: Harry Potter Movies
Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: Harry Potter Movies

The Harry Potter movies inspired an entire world at Universal Orlando that spans two theme parks. Besides multiple rides, Harry Potter fans will find themed dining and entertainment that immerses visitors into the Wizarding World.

Listen to my audio tour of the entire Wizarding World of Harry Potter on episode 5 of the Go Informed podcast.

Google Podcasts badge

Rides:

Universal Studios Florida

Harry Potter and the Escape From Gringotts (inspired by the final Harry Potter movie)

Hogwarts Express

Universal Islands of Adventure

Flight of the Hippogriff

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey (inspired by movies 1-4)

Hogwarts Express

Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Also:

Universal Studios Florida

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley

Ollivanders Wand Shop

Eternelle’s Elixir of Refreshment

Florean Fortescue’s Ice-Cream Parlour

Leaky Cauldron

Universal Islands of Adventure

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade Village

Ollivanders Wand Shop

Hogs Head Pub

Three Broomsticks

Get the Harry Potter Movies on Amazon

And incidentally, the theming in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is also inspired by the Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling. Readers will enjoy the world even more than those who’ve only seen the movies.



Booking.com

Marvel

Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: The Incredible Hulk
Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: The Incredible Hulk

Ride: The Incredible Hulk Coaster at Universal Islands of Adventure

Get the Incredible Hulk movie on Amazon

Get the Avengers movie on Amazon

Go Informed Podcast episode 68 is all about where you can find Marvel in the USA theme parks. Click here to read and listen now.

Go Informed Podcast episode 75 is all about Avengers Campus at Disneyland. Learn more here.

Jurassic Park

Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: Jurassic Park
Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: Jurassic Park

Ride: Jurassic Park River Adventure at Universal Islands of Adventure

Get the Jurassic Park movies on Amazon here

Kong: Skull Island

Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: Kong Skull Island
Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: Kong Skull Island

Ride: Skull Island: Reign of Kong  at Universal Islands of Adventure

Get Kong Skull Island on Amazon here

Men In Black

Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: Men In Black
Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: Men In Black

Ride: Men In Black: Alien Attack at Universal Studios Florida

Get the Men In Black movies on Amazon:

Men In Black 1

Men In Black 2

Men In Black 3

The Mummy

Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: Mummy
Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: The Mummy

Ride: Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios Florida

Get the Mummy movies on Amazon here

Popeye Cartoons

Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: Popeye
Universal Orlando Cartoon Ride Inspiration: Popeye

Ride: Popeye and Bluto’s Bilge-Rat Barges at Universal Islands of Adventure

Get Popeye cartoons on Amazon here

Rocky and Bullwinkle Cartoons

Universal Orlando Movie Ride Inspiration: Rocky and Bullwinkle
Universal Orlando Cartoon Ride Inspiration: Rocky and Bullwinkle

Ride: Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls at Universal Islands of Adventure

Get Dudley Do-Right cartoons from Amazon here

Click here for Universal Orlando movies and TV shows, page 3 >>

See also
Ten Essential Tips For Your Theme Park Vacation

<< Back to Page 1

Pages: 1 2 3
Follow me on Instagram